Year: 2024

Apple and Major League Baseball announce August “Friday Night Baseball” schedule

Apple Inc July 12, 2024 0 0

Apple and Major League Baseball announce August “Friday Night Baseball” schedule

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced the August game schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” a weekly doubleheader available to Apple TV+ subscribers on Fridays throughout the 2024 regular season. Fans in 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups over 26 weeks with no local broadcast restrictions.

“Friday Night Baseball” features an exceptional group of broadcast talent in the announcer booths, including Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), Heidi Watney (sideline reporter), Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter). Ted Barrett, Brian Gorman, and Dale Scott — all former MLB umpires — break down rules and calls each week. Game assignments for announcers will be shared on a weekly basis.

Lauren Gardner hosts live pre- and postgame coverage, along with former MLB player and analyst Xavier Scruggs, and baseball journalist Russell Dorsey.

“Friday Night Baseball” is produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning production team in partnership with Apple’s live sports production team, bringing viewers an unparalleled viewing experience. Each game features state-of-the-art cameras to present vivid live-action shots, along with immersive sound in 5.1 with Spatial Audio enabled. “Friday Night Baseball” utilizes drone cameras for beautiful aerial stadium shots, as well as player mics and field-level mics to immerse fans in the gameplay and stadium atmosphere. Fans in the U.S. and Canada have the option to listen to the audio of the home and away teams’ local radio broadcasts during “Friday Night Baseball” games.¹

In Apple Sports, fans can follow MLB and their favorite MLB teams to access full MLB stats and scores. Apple Sports is a new free app for iPhone that gives sports fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more.² Designed for speed and simplicity, the app’s personalized experience puts users’ favorite leagues and teams front and center, featuring an easy-to-use interface designed by Apple.

Fans in the U.S. can enjoy the MLB Big Inning whip-around show featuring live look-ins and in-game highlights every weeknight, and a full slate of MLB-related content on Apple TV+, including Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, and MLB This Week. Fans can also access additional MLB programming for free in the Apple TV app, including condensed game recaps after the completion of the live “Friday Night Baseball” broadcasts each week, classic games, highlights and interviews, and more.

This season, DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS is again the exclusive national home of “Friday Night Baseball” for commercial establishments in the U.S. DIRECTV delivers all the action to its network of more than 300,000 restaurants, bars, hotel lounges, retail shops, and other venues throughout the regular season on existing satellite equipment.

In Apple News, fans can easily follow the league and their favorite teams in the MLB feed, and watch personalized MLB highlights right in the News app. Each Friday, fans can also access a curated group of the most exciting stories from around the league, and tap to watch “Friday Night Baseball” directly in the Apple TV app with a subscription to Apple TV+. In Apple Music, fans can find exclusive official playlists featuring the walk-up songs from each week’s teams, as well as a collection of classic songs celebrating baseball.

Apple TV+ subscribers can watch “Friday Night Baseball” on the Apple TV app, which comes preinstalled on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, as well as online at tv.apple.com. The Apple TV app is also available on select smart TVs, including Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Sony, TCL, VIZIO, and others; Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices; PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles; Chromecast with Google TV; and set-top boxes, including Sky Q, SK Broadband, and Comcast Xfinity. More information is available at apple.com/apple-tv-app. Fans can follow the action of every game this MLB season right on their iPhone Lock Screen with Live Activities.³ And with the multiview feature on Apple TV 4K devices and iPad, fans can watch up to four simultaneous streams, including “Friday Night Baseball” games, Major League Soccer matches, and select MLS and MLB live shows.⁴

August “Friday Night Baseball” Schedule on Apple TV+

Friday, August 2
Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers
6:30 p.m. ET

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals
6:30 p.m. ET

Friday, August 9
Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins
8 p.m. ET

Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers
8 p.m. ET

Friday, August 16
Toronto Blue Jays at Chicago Cubs
2 p.m. ET

Seattle Mariners at Pittsburgh Pirates
6:30 p.m. ET

Friday, August 23
St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins
8 p.m. ET

Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates
6:30 p.m. ET

Friday, August 30
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels
9:30 p.m. ET

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays
6:30 p.m. ET

Pricing and Availability

Apple TV+ is available for $9.99 (U.S.) per month with a seven-day free trial. For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new Apple device can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.

Apple gives tips on avoiding phishing scams amid new SMS scam

Dan Uff July 11, 2024 0 2

Apple has published a new support document outlining the steps that an iPhone user can take to combat the latest SMS Scam targeting the device (Called Social Engineering). More information is provided below:

Social engineering is a type of targeted attack that relies on impersonation, deception, and manipulation to gain access to your personal data. In this attack, scammers will pretend to be representatives of a trusted company or entity over the phone or through other communication methods. They will often use sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details such as sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial information.

Phishing is one common tactic of social engineering that refers to fraudulent attempts to get personal information from you, usually by email. But scammers use any means they can to trick you into sharing information or giving them money, including:

• Fraudulent emails and other messages that look like they’re from legitimate companies, including Apple.
• Misleading pop-ups and ads that say your device has a security problem.
• Scam phone calls or voicemails that impersonate Apple Support, Apple partners, and other well known or trusted entities or individuals.
• Fake promotions that offer free products and prizes.
• Unwanted Calendar invitations and subscriptions.

If you’re suspicious about an unexpected message, call, or request for personal information, such as your email address, phone number, password, security code, or money, it’s safer to presume that it’s a scam — contact that company directly if you need to.

Apple TV+ unveils official trailer for ‘Time Bandits,’ starring Lisa Kudrow

Dan Uff July 10, 2024 0 2

Click below to see trailer:

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Three new games, including Temple Run: Legends and Vampire Survivors+, come to Apple Arcade in August

Apple Inc July 9, 2024 0 1

Three new games, including Temple Run: Legends and Vampire Survivors+, come to Apple Arcade in August

New Apple Vision Pro spatial game Castle Crumble launches August 29

Three exciting new games land on Apple Arcade next month — Temple Run: Legends, Vampire Survivors+, and Apple Vision Pro spatial title Castle Crumble.

On August 1, players are invited back to Aperion in the new Temple Run: Legends, the first level-based runner in the hit franchise, available exclusively on Apple Arcade. The BAFTA award-winning Vampire Survivors+ also joins the service, featuring up to four-player gameplay on the same device.

And on August 29, players with Apple Vision Pro can tear down fantastical castles with every swish and flick of their fingers, and in any physical space they desire, in the spatial version of the highly rated physics-based puzzle game Castle Crumble. The game joins an expanding catalog of fun spatial titles that unlock new gameplay by blending digital content with the physical world, delivering an immersive experience that’s only possible on Vision Pro.

On Apple Arcade, players can explore more than 200 titles that are playable across Apple devices, with no ads or in-app purchases. New games and content updates to existing hits are added monthly. Players can also share these great games with their loved ones with an Apple Arcade subscription, giving a family of up to six unlimited access to all the titles in its catalog.

Temple Run: Legends by Imangi Studios
Run, swim, jump, and join a legion of heroes in Temple Run: Legends. In addition to the classic infinite run mode, players can explore ancient Aperion with fresh gameplay modes, dynamic challenges and rewards, and over 500 levels in story mode. Players should prepare to traverse exciting climates, interact with fascinating inhabitants and creatures, and encounter a unique, all-new cast of characters as they conquer their next adventure.

Vampire Survivors+ by Poncle
As players fight for their lives in the toxic, devil-ridden environment of Vampire Survivors+, a whole new world of horror is unleashed. From dusk to dawn, night creatures will cross their paths, forcing them to rely on the goodwill of their fellow survivors in order to prevail. While garlic, a cross, and a magic wand are useful tools to defeat their enemies, the responsibility ultimately lies in their capable hands as they test their strength against these deadly creatures from their touchscreens. This multistage game has a wide array of settings, including a multiplayer mode where up to four players can slay the undead on the same device by connecting game controllers to play together.

Castle Crumble by Orbital Knight
Players will embark on an adventure across a variety of kingdoms and unique biomes to take down the enemy’s castles in this physics-based puzzle game. Unique controls allow players to use their hands to precision target the castles’ weak points using powerful explosives, mystical spells, and mysterious unlockable boosts, and watch the castles blast apart across their living rooms.

Throughout July, players can also look forward to fun new updates to hit games playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, including Hello Kitty Island Adventure’s one-year anniversary event, Friendship Festival; a new character and game mode in Sonic Racing; and exciting new content for Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, WHAT THE CAR?, SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit, Snake.io, and so much more.

Sonic Racing by SEGA: On July 18, players can unlock a new character, Rockstar Rouge, after beating the base time in time trial mode. This update also adds new kart power levels, allowing for players to access more powerful karts as they progress through the game.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure by Sunblink and Sanrio: Beginning July 25, the Friendship Festival celebrates International Day of Friendship and the one-year anniversary of Hello Kitty Island Adventure’s launch on Apple Arcade. This festival is full of new Sanrio-themed fashions, new group animations, and many pictures for the memories. This update includes an epic music collaboration and the climactic conclusion to the Friendship Island story arc.

Pricing and Availability

Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.¹

Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.²

Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.

An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.

Availability for the 200+ titles across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.

This offer is available to new subscribers only. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. The plan automatically renews until canceled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not currently used through a free trial or a subscription. The plan automatically renews after the trial until canceled. Restrictions and other terms apply.